Spring Cleaning of the Soul

Spring cleaning. It’s that time of year when garage doors open, rakes come out, closets get decluttered, and floors are polished to a sparkling shine… well, in theory, anyway! It would be great if we could just keep our homes and our worlds clean and uncluttered all year round, but the reality is that life …

A Silver Lining

“The sky is grey, but I’m not blue. The healing rain leaves a silver hue. And even when the thunder assaults the night I’m unscathed, and the world’s unchanged. And I can sense a peaceful warning; I know it’s gonna be a silver morning.” I remember writing the above words while sitting outside on the …

Turning on the Sun to Melt the Snow

And just like that, spring is on hold. I woke up this morning to a gentle flurry of snowflakes falling on the earth. I don’t know when the snowfall began, but I can tell that it has worked quickly to blanket my backyard in a thin layer of white. And while the springtime sun is …

Pausing to Enjoy the Magic of Spring…

It finally feels like spring! I am writing out on the deck today, trying to soak up every moment of this beautiful weather. Most of the snow has melted now, and even the puddle in the back yard is starting to dry up. Unfortunately, where I live, you can’t necessarily trust the weather to stay …